An NHL insider reports that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is exploring the possibility of teaming up with another league superstar. The three-time All-Star and 2019 Hart Trophy winner has been a cornerstone of Tampa Bay's offense since his debut in 2013.
Kucherov, 33, recorded 100 points in 81 games last season, adding to his career total of over 900 points in 700-plus games. The Lightning have won two Stanley Cups during his tenure, in 2020 and 2021.
No specific potential partners or destinations were named in the report. Tampa Bay management has not publicly commented on the speculation.
